Where does Mold Come From?

4/14/2016 (Permalink)

Mold appeared on a ceiling after a water leak occurred.

Mold -growth is encouraged by warm and humid conditions. Outdoors they can be found in shady, damp areas or places where leaves or other vegetation is decomposing

Residential mold prevention and control

• Cleaning and repairing roof gutters, to prevent moisture seepage into the home
• Keeping air-conditioning drip pans clean and drainage lines clear
• Monitoring indoor humidity
• Drying areas of moisture or condensation and removing their sources
• Treating exposed structural wood or wood framing with an EPA-approved fungicidal encapsulation coating after pre-cleaning (particularly homes with a crawl space, unfinished basement or a poorly-ventilated attic 

Mold -Hidden behind a wall eventually grows through.This leads to small spots of Mold on the inside of the walls.  Some examples how Mold can start growing?

-Humdity

-Condensation

-Water Leaks

-Leaking Roof or Attic

-Flooding

-Damp Basement

-Water Stains

-Paint

-Rust

-Blocked Gutters

-Poor Ventaliation

-Standing Water

If you notice signs of mold in your home then you should consider having SERVPRO of Southern Delaware County come out and check it.